Ton of Bricks Workout

Happy Wednesday!

Whether you are training for a triathlon or just looking to mix up your running or biking routine, this is a great workout to give a “tri”. Challenging yourself to add in a short run after a short bike ride can really bump up the intensity & make it a lot more fun.

Doing a 3-5 mile training run or a 15 mile bike ride may get a little boring after a while. I just realized that my next tri race is in 6 weeks! Instead of doing a traditional “brick” workout of a long bike ride and then a run, I’ve decided to switch it up a little. For me, the first mile off of the bike is often the most challenging when my legs feel like jello. This is what I need to practice most. I will be throwing in a couple of these “ton of bricks” workouts over the next 2 months.

These types of workouts are great for increasing your over all fitness and cardio levels whether you are training for a race or looking for a change of pace. Teaching yourself to run on tired legs helps you push through on race day.

What do you think? Ready to give it a tri?

Meet Deborah

I'm a mom of 2 teenagers, wife and lover of all things running & fitness. As a life long vegetarian, I've always been passionate about healthy living & exercise. Looking for motivation last year, I started my own chapter of Moms Run This Town (MRTT) which has grown to over 200 members. I've met so many amazing women who inspire me daily to keep moving forward.
I am currently the Race Ambassador for The Rock N Roll Marathon/Half Marathon in Washington, DC. I am fortunate to be a Girls on The Run Coach this season and can't wait to inspire a new generation of female runners.
My favorite race distances are 10k's and Half Marathons. I love to keep up to date on new running & fitness trends. I definitely choose my running gear based on color and love to express my fashion sense while exercising.

Comments

In all my years doing tris, I’ve never done a workout like this! What a great idea. Thanks for linking up…I enjoy reading you triathlon posts!Michelle recently posted…3 Steps to Make the Most of Your Workouts

I’ve never seen a brick done like this! I think it’s a great idea. Hopefully each time you switch from cycling to running your legs adapt just a little bit more.Debbie @ Coach Debbie Runs recently posted…13 Tips to Help You Overcome Blogger’s Block

This is a great idea Deborah! I was just reading in an issue of Fitness RX about workout “finishers” and adding some HIIT resistance at the end of any workout, strength or cardio, to blast the remaining life out of you. I’m going to give your cardio version a shot tomorrow since it’s not a weights day! xxJIll @ Champagne for Everyday recently posted…Summer Blues + What Are Culottes Anyway?

I’m not a biker or a runner at all, but I’ve been trying to add more cardio to my workouts recently. I’ll definitely have to scale this down quite a bit if I decide to give it a go!
Thanks for sharing 🙂GiselleR @ Diary of an ExSloth recently posted…How to Replace White Flour when Baking

Am not doing a tri anytime soon but do want to try this workout! Sounds killer! I’ve tried biking in the gym after the treadmill and my legs are just total jelly hahaPatty @ Reach Your Peak recently posted…Running By Effort

Hi, I’m Deborah

I'm a mom of 2 teenagers, wife and lover of all things running & fitness. As a life long vegetarian, I've always been passionate about healthy living & exercise. Looking for motivation, I started my own chapter of Moms Run This Town (MRTT) which has grown to almost 600 members. Read More…

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